The Problem with Chickens by Bruce McMillan, illustrated by Gunnella.
In a village in Iceland, the women could not reach the eggs of the wild birds because they lay them on the cliffs. So the ladies get chickens and bring them to the village. The ladies and chickens are very happy together and the chickens start following the ladies around as they do their chores. But then the chickens start acting like the ladies, and stop laying eggs. What are the ladies to do?
This is a charming picture book with a folktale feel that matches well with the rustic illustrations. Perfect for reading aloud to children because of the amount of text on each page, this one is a winner.